I wanted to let everyone know I got the coolest package from Banga ever! And she has been so patient with me. We were having a problem with our furnace. So I stayed like a week at a friends with no internet connection and now I am to lazy to walk back out in the blizzard to get the camera.

I got a recipie book with some yummy stuff in it. I made honey mustard scallops for the friend we stayed with and the day after Christmas (which is Mama and kid day) I am going to make her banana foster french toast. I even got my Gran's cheesy potato recipie to put in already.

I also received these beautiful gift tags. They are hidden because I am going to use them as from Santa tags. Traditionally at our house each person get a gift and a from Santa gift. To keep them a surprise and to not let the 3 year old know we always use special paper and ribbon. I gave my mom a couple of the tags for her Santa presents. You have no idea how awesome I think the tags are and how special they made the gifts look.

I will bring in my camera tomorrow, I swear. But I am just TIRED of snow. We have gotten about 3 to 4 feet since Friday. Between the blizzard and the lake effect snow, I am moving to Aruba.

I forgot about galleries! I just looked at everything and I so amazed and thankful that I was allowed in this fantastic swap. Everyone brought such beautiful things to this swap. I don't have words enough to describe how I am feeling right now!

I got my package today, I was here all day and was like fe mail man, where is my mail? At about 5:30 I run across the street to the store to get some things. I come back and there is the package at my doorstep. How does that work? I am thinking my lame neighbors took it, realized they aren't cool enough and then gave it back. But anyway, I got a super awesome book binding kit. A pamphlet stitch and a japanese stab binding. Okay, so here is the best part. She put it all in a nifty carrying case. BEST IDEA EVER! I am super pumped to get into this.

It is Christmas time and both my good digital cameras are set up in my studio at work, so I have crappy camera pic. The kit includes paper, the case, cord, glues, alphabet stamps (they are so tiny and cute!), needles, clips, it is perfect. Can you tell I am rambling because I am so excited?

Please ignore my kid's boot in the last one and the sparkle paper chain I am making for the Christmas tree.

I claim Banga for a fleece U of M scarf (even though my fam would kill me if they found out I was not crafting for State!)

This is my 1st claim.

My name is Becci, I am from Michigan. I love stars, bright (non neon) colors, swirls and blue. I have no pets, but I do have a 4 year old. She's pretty rad. I am a photographer and GM of a local store, both of which I love. I collect snowglobes and yarn. I am pretty jeans and t shirt, hanging out at home, relaxing. I just bought a condo, I love it. I crochet and embroider, I make candles and papercrafts sometimes, but mostly crochet. I had cancer and was very sick for a long time, but have fully recovered and am ready to start over! I am not allergic to anything that would be legal to send. Just have fun and I will be happy. Thanks in advance to anyone who chooses me! I don't eat candy, or snack at all. So no treats for me please. Also I am not a coffee drinker, but sugar free koolaide is always welcome (a girls gotta live, right?) Any questions, PM me, I'm an open book!

Crafted Items

Knit or crocheted wrist warmers. The kind without indivdual fingers. Any color is fine, my coat is brown and my other coat is green apple and grey.

Artwork in any medium (except photography) for my entry way.

A cross stitch that reads, LBC is like ranch dressing. They make everything better.

Reusable shopping totes, I make my own but when someone tells me they like mine, I usually give it to them.

Legwarmers. I would like to be able to wear them hanging around the house, so my heels are covered, but my toes aren't. I know, weird, but I like cold toes. Once again, any color is fine.

A crocheted or knitted tam.

A blanket with arms, has anyone else seen these? I am not sure what they are called, but they are blanket with the top being long sleeves. My bff wants one and I thought for xmas it would rule. But I am not a sewer and can't figure it out. Made of fleece, in hot pink or kelly green.

Make up bag.

Snowglobes. I collect them, I have a lot, but I would like to have some hand crafted ones to add to the collection.